His Mortal Demise

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These Violent Delights meets Divine Rivals in the explosive finale to The Last Bloodcarver duology?with a riveting medical magic system and lush Vietnam-inspired fantasy world.Kochin is a heartsooth?a rare being with the ability to heal any wound. Any wound, that is, except death.Intent on defying nature and bringing Nhika back to life, Kochin keeps her body in a life-preserving casket and waits for a miracle. Stricken with grief and descending into madness, Kochin realizes the answer to his desperate quest can only lie in one place: Yarong, the lush yet battle-ridden island the first heartsooths called home.Months later, Nhika wakes in a familiar manor-house, with Kochin nowhere to be found. As she traces his footsteps across Theumas, she discovers the haunting path he walked to bring her back, and a world changed by war.When Kochin discovers the true and grisly way to resurrect a person from the grave, he must decide exactly how much he is willing to sacrifice, in order to reunite with the woman he loves...Don't miss this stunning dual-POV follow up to The Last Bloodcarver, where morals will be tested, hearts pushed to the limit, and fates determined once and for all. Vanessa Le's jaw-dropping sequel is a bloody and luscious spectacle to be devoured in one sitting.Praise for The Last Bloodcarver duology:6 starred reviews A smart, lush, and utterly compelling read. ? Marie Lu, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Legend You’ll gasp, you’ll scream, you’ll cry, and you’ll be begging for the next book. ? Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights The perfect blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and romance. ? Axie Oh, New York Times-bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea Obsession-worthy characters. ? Joan He, New York Times-bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find Absolutely captivating. This is one to be savored. ? Grace D. Li, New York Times-bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief? Engrossing, moving, and intricately detailed. ? Kirkus Reviews, starred review? Sharp and satisfying, this duology belongs in all....collections. ? School Library Journal, starred review